Whether you want to save the spotted owl, champion renewable energy, or conserve Earth’s natural resources, green jobs are red hot right now—and these environmental jobs are sure to put some green in your wallet, too.

You don’t necessarily have to be the outdoorsy-type to work for the good of the environment—there are jobs that allow you to protect Mother Earth without wading knee-deep in a river or trekking through a jungle.

Using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and PayScale.com, Monster found 12 environmental jobs for people who put our planet first.

Conservation scientist and forester

What you’d do: Conservation scientists and foresters manage the overall land quality of forests, parks, rangelands, and other natural resources. Their duties include protecting wilderness areas, enhancing habitats for animals, facilitating public recreation, and putting out wildfires. If you're seeking environmental careers that focus on the future of the planet, this is one to check out.

What you’d need: A bachelor’s degree in forestry should qualify you for a position in this field.

Environmental engineer

What you’d do: Using the principles of engineering, soil science, biology, and chemistry, environmental engineers create solutions to environmental problems—like improvements to recycling, waste disposal, public health, and water and air pollution control.

What you’d need: You’ll need a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering—or a related field like civil, chemical or general engineering.

Environmental lawyer

What you’d do: Environmental lawyers are the experts on environmental legislation. Whether it’s advocating for clean technology, water and climate change laws, or management of land, these lawyers always have Mother Earth’s best interests at heart.

What you’d need: You must have a law degree and pass your state’s written bar exam.

Environmental scientist

What you’d do: Using knowledge of the natural sciences, environmental scientists protect the environment and human health by cleaning up polluted areas and advising policymakers to make the Earth a safer place.

What you’d need: A bachelor’s degree in natural science or a science-related field should be sufficient to gain entry into this field.

Hydrologist

What you’d do: Using their expertise of water quality and availability, hydrologists study water movement. Their time is generally split between working in the field, where they may find themselves wading into lakes and streams to collect samples, or reading monitoring equipment, and an office, where they use computers to analyze data and model their findings.

What you’d need: While your bachelor’s degree qualifies you for entry-level work, some workers begin their careers with a master’s degree.

Landscape architect

What you’d need: A bachelor’s degree and internship experience are general starting points. You also must pass the Landscape Architect Registration Exam and get licensed, the requirements of which vary by state.

Solar photovoltaic installers

What you’d do: Often called PV installers, these workers assemble, install and/or maintain solar panel systems, which are great sources of renewable energy.

What you’d need: Before you can begin work as an installer, you’ll need a high school diploma and either a one-year apprenticeship with your employer or training from a technical school or community college.

Wind turbine technician

What you’d do: You might not equate environmental careers with huge, manmade wind turbines, but the connection is most definitely there. Harnessing the power of the wind, it’s a windtech’s job to install, maintain, and repair wind turbines, which are a great source of renewable energy.

What you’d need: You’ll need to attend a technical school and go through training from your employer.

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